Mug with heart

A steaming mug with a small heart on its side, a cozy 'made with love' kitchen motif. The heart detail warms up an otherwise plain cup. Load it in the editor to change the steam, swap the heart for an initial, or pair it with the teapot motif, then export a PNG or print the chart at the size your project needs.

Grid: 22 × 20
Difficulty: Easy
Mesh count: 440
Category: Kitchen & Home

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Skill level: easy

A relaxed step up from the simplest motifs. There is a touch more detail to follow, yet nothing here needs advanced technique — just steady counting.

Yarn and hook

For a larger mug with heart, mercerised cotton in DK or worsted weight on a 3.5–4.5 mm hook keeps the blocks square while giving you a usable throw or cushion size. Traditional filet is a single colour, which keeps the block-and-mesh contrast readable, but you can always work the background in a second shade.

Project ideas

Whether you are making a tea towel or a table runner, the mug with heart drops in cleanly, ideal for a homely touch. Set it on its own, pair it with a matching motif, or run a row of them along an edge.

Who it's for

A mug with heart panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a tea-lover, and it fits naturally with Mother's Day. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Size, printing, and scaling

At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 5.5 by 5.0 inches; a finer thread shrinks it and a heavier yarn grows it, so check your own gauge first. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.

Before you start

Hook: 3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn: DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size: 5.5 × 5.0 in at 4 mesh/in

Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
20 rows, worked bottom to top

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Mug with heart filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the mug with heart pattern?

Yes. The mug with heart is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.

What can I make with the mug with heart pattern?

It works well as a homely kitchen accent or a repeated band on linens — think a pot-holder or a homey gift square, and it is a natural choice for a thank-you make.

Can I resize the mug with heart chart?

Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.

What yarn works best for this mug with heart chart?

Use a smooth, non-fuzzy cotton in one clear colour. Thread weight controls the size — fine for a doily scale, worsted for a throw — without changing how you follow the chart.

How many stitches is the mug with heart pattern?

The chart is 22 by 20 squares — 440 mesh in total, about 94 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 5.5 by 5.0 inches.